US3816211A
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Method for making embroidered emblem
Assignee: Penn Emblem Co
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Filing: 1972-01-20
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-01-20
Abstract
Abstract An embroidered emblem which comprises a fabric base with an embroidered design thereon and a thermoplastic material laminated thereto. The emblem can be fastened to a garment by applying sufficient heat and pressure to melt the thermoplastic material. The method for preparing the laminated emblem comprises the steps of applying heat and pressure to the thermoplastic material while it is in contact with the emblem and then permitting it to cool while still under pressure. A similar technique is utilized for bonding the emblem to a garment.
Inventors
- 👤 T Haigh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:30
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F11/00; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/12; B32B27/36; D; D06; D06M; D06M17/00; D06Q; D06Q1/00; D06Q1/005; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04; B32B2309/00; B32B2309/02; B32B2367/00; B32B2519/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said sheet of thermoplastic material is about 10 mils thick.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said thermoplastic material consists of a polyester based isocyanate urethane polymer film, said film thickness being in the range of between 5 and 12 mils.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said heat and pressure is applied to said laminate by a press having impulse heatable and cold platens, and said impulse heatable platen is disposed adjacent said thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method as defined in claim 4 wherein said thermoplastic material is heated to at least about 300* F. while being pressed into contact with said embroidered emblem at a platen pressure in the range of about 20 to 60 pounds per square inch, and then said thermoplastic material is cooled at least to about 200* F. while still under pressure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as defined in claim 5 wherein said thermoplastic material is heated to about 400* F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said heat is applied to said laminate at a first work station, said cooling of said laminate is at a second work station, and common means are used to apply said pressure to said laminate at both stations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as defined in claim 7 wherein said laminate is conveyed between said first station and said second station by a glass belt impregnated with a polymerized flurocarbon.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of bonding an embroidered emblem to a garment comprising the steps of providing an embroidered emblem having relatively high and relatively low areas on both front and rear faces thereof and having a layer of thermoplastic material laminated to the rear face thereof, said thermoplastic material comprising a polyester based urethane polymer and said thermoplastic material uniformly filling said relatively low areas and covering said relatively high areas on the rear face of said emblem, arranging said emblem so that said thermoplastic material lies against said garment, applying pressure to said emblem to urge the thermoplastic material into intimate contact with said garment, applying sufficient heat to said thermoplastic material to melt said material into said garment while under pressure, cooling said thermoplastic material while under pressure to prevent the emblem from separating from the garment before they are securely bonded, and removing said pressure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A method as defined in claim 9 wherein said emblems and said thermoplastic material are heated to at least about 300* F while being pressed into contact with said garment by pressure platens at a platen pressure in the range of about 20 to 60 pounds per square inch, and then said emblem and said thermoplastic material are cooled to at least about 200* F while still under pressure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |